Website access
 

Hello all

I logged out of this site yesterday but was still able to access a number of threads. Some I couldn’t but some I could, there didn’t seem to be a pattern.

I understand that in order to post one must be logged in but wasn’t there a time that all threads were locked and hidden to non members?

Is it cookie related?

Could be as simple as being cached on your machine / upstream proxy.

Access is required for certain forum groups.

I had considered opening it back up a bit though as whilst it increases registrations, it decreases our google visibility....

I thought it might be something to do with cached items.

It's a balancing act isn't it, respecting/safeguarding member's privacy & activity, measured against attracting Google hits (and therefore members) by openly demonstrating how useful the site is!